Lightning

Riordan explains that “coming up with ways to modernize the characters and events is a snap” (n.d). The series goes on to be an award winning movie title as they bring the characters to life in the motion picture Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Ultimately his books that go on to become movies are influential in American Culture for…

“Nature always wears the color of the spirit” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). The spirit of a person can be dependent of the weather that is present. If it is a cloudy cold day, a person could feel sad or gloomy and have a dampened mood. If it a bright, sunny day; a person could be happy and energetic. In general, nature and its conditions can play a critical role in how a person may feel. In literature, nature can play a similar role as a symbol or motif. One example of how nature can be integrated in…

In the 1931 film Frankenstein directed by James Whale, the scene when the monster of Dr. Frankenstein’s creation comes to life, it is important both cinematically and thematically. The creation of the monster by Dr. Frankenstein sets the tone for the rest of the film and is carefully created to capture and scare the audience. In the scene of creation, many cinematic elements are used by Whale to enhance the dramatic effect and fear of the scene as a whole. When Dr. Frankenstein is ready to…

dagger shape and sent it up to Nevanos. This magical dagger was interlaced with poison , making it deal more damage on every blow. Zeus rose from slumber and realised that it was Nevanos’ fault and sent a lightning bolt at him. Nevanos blocked the bolt with the dagger Hades gave him and the lightning bolt went back at him. Zeus realized that he could not defeat Nevanos , so he pondered, “My Hero, what could you be trying to achieve by fighting the mighty Zeus?” Nevanos answered , “I deserve my…

Adapted or original film scores, are a vital part of any film. The successful use of music in film is used to construct mood, illustrate characters, and match the dialogue and actions on the screen. It is these reasons that make music such a significant part of film storytelling and the reason film scores are so diverse. Most films find it necessary to include a score however, musical films rely even more heavily on the use of music. Directed by Randal Kleiser, the musical film Grease (1978),…

At what point will someone draw a line regarding fantasy and scientific reality? Historical records that span hundreds to even thousands of years have explanations or accounts of supposed supernatural phenomena. Some people believe certain occurrences are of a supernatural nature or have supernatural prefaces, and throughout history knowledge and ideas have been adapted and modernized to fit the periods’ factual or religious beliefs. In recent years, science has been held accountable for…

taken a buck every year at that spot. Soon after Ben talked to Coleman on the phone big fences and locked gates went up around the property. Signs were put up with bold red letters that spelled out WARNING KEEP OUT Absolutely No Trespassing for Any Reason. Violaters Will Be Prosecuted and Jailed. KEEP OUT. His new neighbor wasn’t going to be very neighborly Ben thought. He must have had a lot of work done because trucks were going in and out all the time, some even late at night. It was a…

done with the boat rides we were given a nice tasty birthday meal with steak, potatoes, salad, and of course the birthday cake. While we were eating we were also watching the Blackhawks vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning playoff game. With luck on our side we were able to pull off a win against the Lightning. After dinner all of us boys went outside into the woods and started to play a game called kick the can. During the game I accidently stepped into a puddle of water which steeped my gym shoe. At…

winning team to dump a cooler full of Gatorade on the coach. New coolers have a sleeker look with dunk-friendly handles to help continue one of the oldest post-win celebration rituals: the “Gatorade Shower.” Gatorade produced a commercial called “Lightning Bolt” in 2013 to show consumers not only the evolution of the product itself, but also the branding and packaging (Figure 22). While it is crucial to have a standout logo for the product, Gatorade has also achieved a universal brand symbol…

Kentucky. Mrs. York asks the pastor to help guide Alvin. Pastor Pile tries to refine Alvin but is unsuccessful, although Alvin did concede that he would be open to the notion in the future. The pastor foreshadows that religion “may come like a bolt of lightning.” York is attracted to a local girl named Gracie who he wants to marry, however he thinks he needs to own bottomland before he can court her. Alvin visits a man named Thompkins, who has a piece of bottomland for sale. York sells…